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Powered by the Tumansky R-11 or R-25 turbojet engines, later variants could achieve a climb rate of over 50,000 feet per minute, rivaling even early Western fourth-generation fighters like the F-16 in short bursts.

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Despite its small size—a wingspan of only about 23 feet—it could carry a mix of air-to-air missiles and a 23mm internal cannon, making it a formidable short-range dogfighter. A Global Legacy of Combat Powered by the Tumansky R-11 or R-25 turbojet